Private tour in London Jessica O
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I'm Jessica the Museum Guide, and I take my guests on magical journeys through the past, discussing controversies, art, and the strangest moments in history. I also love to guide for families and children. Let's face it - I'm a museum and culture nerd! I've been fascinated by museums, oddities, and history from a very young age, and I have worked in both curation and engagement at a number of famous museums. I have advanced degrees in Cultural Heritage Studies and Museum Studies from University College London, and I spend my free time travelling and taking tours myself. I am also a licensed Canterbury Green Badge Guide. After guiding London highlights for a decade (which I still love to do!) I started focusing on museums and other cultural experiences. I guide tours of The British Museum, the National Gallery, the East End, and Canterbury (and so much more) on YouTube and in person. I also guide inside many churches, cemeteries, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, and all kinds of pubs, and cover the strange and dark history of London and Canterbury's oldest corners. I am a beer lover, so ask me to include some pubs on your tour! Booking a private tour with me is more than just a few hours of my time. I will help answer all of your questions about planning a trip to London. I live by the sea and love swimming, surfing, and diving, as well as watching scary movies and petting your dog. Bachelor's Degree (BAHons) in History and Communications Studies - Simon Fraser University Masters Degree (MA) in Cultural Heritage Studies - University College London Official Canterbury Green Badge Guide Member of the International Tourist Guiding Association I do not guide inside the paid temporary exhibitions at any of the museums.
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Have you ever wanted to see a real Banksy piece, not in a gallery, but on the streets where he painted it and intended it to be seen? Well, this is the tour for you. We'll see 8 pieces by Banksy in varying states of preservation, from pristine to nearly destroyed. We'll also talk about his identity, news stories, and gossip, as well as what other street artists really think of him! We don't stop at Banksy - we also see some fantastic street art and graffiti from other artists along the way. London's Street Art scene is one of the world's best - let's get out onto the streets of the East End and explore the beautiful, the controversial, the ugly, and the hilarious.
We'll start at King's Cross Station and cross the street to see an unassuming little stencil by Banksy that most people miss. Next, we'll take the London Underground to Barbican station and see three Banksy pieces in the immediate area, including some of his newest in London. Then, we'll stroll through the financial district and use this time to chat about street art laws, history, and culture. Next, we head into trendy Shoreditch and see a previously hidden Banksy that has been returned to public display. We then see two of the earliest (and best preserved) London pieces by this iconic artist. We'll walk down Brick Lane to finish with some other fantastic local and international street artists, some very famous in their own right! Finally, we'll finish with a Banksy sculpture that has seen better days - right in the heart of Spitalfields.
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We take the tube 2 stops, but this is a walking tour.
England, England, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of Starbucks at King's Cross Station - this is in front of the large departures board. What 3 Words: ///lamp.punch.slot (Note: This is NOT St Pancras Station next door.)
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